Book recommedations

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

I love the Sports Illustrated story on Secretariat shortly after his passing.

I still have the issue around here somewhere.

Guess I need to check out the book now.

Thanks!

The "Pure Heart" essay is included the most recent edition of the book at the end.

[dean smith]

I don't think anyone has mentioned a book called "Three Strides Before the Wire" by Elizabeth Mitchell. This book is great. It follows D. Wayne Lukas, Chris Antley (as he self-destructs) and Charismatic during his 1999 Triple Crown run. If you like recent racing history, it's a must read.

[Danzig]

haven't seen the seabiscuit book mentioned yet, it's pretty good-much better than the movie.
also recommend 'my racing heart' by nan mooney. i also have all the thoroughbred legends books, easy to read, enjoyable enough.

[Linny]

This Was Racing by Joe Palmer. A collection of Palmer's witty wrtings puplished posthumously in 1953 or so. Great stuff. It shows you that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Every racing fan must have a copy of Champions as a reference. No greater book has been published to provide perspective.

I agree about Nack's Secretariat.

Those who follow breeding and the history of racing should have Bloodlines by Abram Hewitt.

Wild Ride was also a great book. It's available in many libraries but is not catalogued as a racing book. Look for it in the business section.

In terms of handicapping. I like Crist's writing style so I like Exotic Betting and Quinn's Handicappers Condition Book. is a must read.

[Thunder Gulch]

Agree that Wild Ride was a fantastic book.

[Gate Dancer]

Another fine read is 'Tarnished Crown' by Carol Flake

Details the trials and tribulations of Chiefs Crown.